NJ wrestling state tournament: Weighing in on 171lbs wrestlers
By Star-Ledger Staff
Winning a state championship would be a great cap to the career of Ryan Callahan of Wallkill Valley. In the Region 1 final on Monday in his home gym, Callahan not only won his third region championship but he became the all-time winning-est wrestler in the proud history of Sussex County.
He enters Atlantic City with 150 career victories and as a heavy favorite to win the state title. He fell in the 2009 state final at this 171-pound class to two-time champion Brandan Ard of Watchung Hills by a 4-3 score. Ard is off to college and wresting at Wisconsin and Callahan is ready to take over this weight class.Callahan, the No. 1 seed up top, could tangle with a tough semifinal opponent in Zach Agostino of Egg Harbor, the No. 2 seed in this half.
Omar Akel of Long Branch, the No. 1 seed in the bottom who placed sixth in the state at 171 a year ago, second-seeded Mike Khoury of St.Joseph in Montvale, third-seeded Jamie Westwood of Queen of Peace, fourth-seeded Canaan Bethea of Ttrenton and Mike Hafke of Voorhees, the No. 5 seed, all have potential to reach the final opposite Callahan.
The matchups:
T1-Ryan Callahan, Wallkill Valley vs. T8-Damian Murberg, Pascack Valley vs. Brian Stapleton, Franklin winner.
T5-Bryan Sternlieb, Toms River East vs. T4-Mike Lomio, Hanover Park.
T6-James Fox, St. Peter's Prep vs. Victor Kipiani, Ramapo, winner vs. T3-Brendan Vercammen, South Brunswick vs. Gregg Ratner, Hightstown winner.
T7-T.J. Shea, Bishop Eustace vs. Anthony Angelone, West Orange, winner vs. T2-Zach Agostino, Egg Harbor Twp.
B1-Omar Akel, Long Branch vs. Victor Pozsonyi, Roselle Park, winner vs. B8-Mike Amada, Mount Olive vs. Jake Poeppel, Woodstown winner.
B5-Mike Hafke, Voorhees vs. B4-Canaan Bethea, Trenton, winner vs. B6-Daymien Scott, Washington Twp. vs. Brad Wosczak, Wall, winner vs. B3-Jamie Westwood, Queen of Peace.
B7-Dawud Hicks, Plainfield vs. John Secor, Pompton Lakes, winner vs. B2-Mike Khoury, St. Joseph (Mont.).
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Region 5 Live Blogging & Championship Play-By-Play
Region 5 Live Blogging & Championship Play-By-Play
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 • 11:02 AM
By Luca Rispoli
Thoughout the day, I’ll be sharing with you the action on the mat. Mat 1 is closest to the press table so a majority of the matches will be from this mat, but I’ll try my best to give you updates from all the mats. I will also be blogging live play-by-play action of the finals matside. Please REFRESH OFTEN!
Semi-Finals
Marc Tyson (Monroe) just exchanged throws with Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge) and was able to score a takedown on the third throw, 2-0. Issaka just got poked in the eye and got a point for the technical violation, Tyson then choose neutral making the score 2-2. Tyson took down Issaka to his back to end the period, 6-2. Issaka chooses neutral. These two are big strong guys looking to out-throw each other and it’s fun to watch. Tyson just speared Issaka straight to his back for the pin! Tyson will wrestle Joel Perez (Perth Amboy) in the finals.
Nick Orak (Old Bridge) just pinned Bobby Burd (Voorhees) in 38 seconds! Defending state champion Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook) is winning 2-0 over Cameron Radinovic (Ridge). Campolattano picked up a couple of back points to end the first period, 4-0 Campolattano chooses defense to start the second. Campolattano just reversed Radinovic with a cradle and the pin!
Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick) is now wrestling Brian Stapleton (Franklin) while Steve Zafrani (Old Bridge) just gave up a takedown before the buzzer to Mike Hafke (Voorhees). Hafke just scored another takedown, 4-0, as Vercammen broke a scoreless tie with an escape, 1-0. Hafke is now winning 6-0 as Vercammen just pinned Stapleton with an armbar! He will wrestle Hafke who just won 6-0.
Jerrry Somma (Hunterdon Central) is up 1-0 against Travis Gerslacker (Hopewell Valley). Jared Leon (Hillsborough) is winning 4-3 against John McArdle (Franklin). Leon escapes, 5-3. McArdle is fighting like mad to get that final takedown. McArdle picks up a stalling point, but it’s not enough as Leon wins 5-4 and will face Somma in the finals who won by pin.
171: Mike Hafke (Voorhees) m.d. Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), 8-0.
Finals
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook) p. Nick Orak (Old Bridge), 1:16.
Campolattano scores a quick takedown, two different set of backs, and pins Orak in 1:16.
171: Mike Hafke (Voorhees) m.d. Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), 10-0.
Hafke has a deep single and scores a takedown with 30 seconds left, 2-0. Hafke rides out Vercammen for the rest of the period. Second period. Vercammen defers, Hafke chooses defense. Hafke hits a reversal off a cradle counter, 4-0. Vercammen attempts a series of granby rolls but is unable to reverse Hafke before the end of the period. Vercammen chooses defense to start the third. Hafke picks up a couple of backs from a spladle style tilt, 8-0. Hafke scores a couple of more backs before the buzzer with a jacobson, 10-0.
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central) d. Jared Leon (Hillsborough), 3-1.
Somma scores from a front headlock and spinning behind, 2-0. Second period. Somma chooses defense. Somma escapes, 3-0. Third period. Leon chooses defense and escapes quickly, 3-1. There is a lot of dancing and the match ends, 3-1.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2010 • 11:02 AM
By Luca Rispoli
Thoughout the day, I’ll be sharing with you the action on the mat. Mat 1 is closest to the press table so a majority of the matches will be from this mat, but I’ll try my best to give you updates from all the mats. I will also be blogging live play-by-play action of the finals matside. Please REFRESH OFTEN!
Semi-Finals
Marc Tyson (Monroe) just exchanged throws with Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge) and was able to score a takedown on the third throw, 2-0. Issaka just got poked in the eye and got a point for the technical violation, Tyson then choose neutral making the score 2-2. Tyson took down Issaka to his back to end the period, 6-2. Issaka chooses neutral. These two are big strong guys looking to out-throw each other and it’s fun to watch. Tyson just speared Issaka straight to his back for the pin! Tyson will wrestle Joel Perez (Perth Amboy) in the finals.
Nick Orak (Old Bridge) just pinned Bobby Burd (Voorhees) in 38 seconds! Defending state champion Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook) is winning 2-0 over Cameron Radinovic (Ridge). Campolattano picked up a couple of back points to end the first period, 4-0 Campolattano chooses defense to start the second. Campolattano just reversed Radinovic with a cradle and the pin!
Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick) is now wrestling Brian Stapleton (Franklin) while Steve Zafrani (Old Bridge) just gave up a takedown before the buzzer to Mike Hafke (Voorhees). Hafke just scored another takedown, 4-0, as Vercammen broke a scoreless tie with an escape, 1-0. Hafke is now winning 6-0 as Vercammen just pinned Stapleton with an armbar! He will wrestle Hafke who just won 6-0.
Jerrry Somma (Hunterdon Central) is up 1-0 against Travis Gerslacker (Hopewell Valley). Jared Leon (Hillsborough) is winning 4-3 against John McArdle (Franklin). Leon escapes, 5-3. McArdle is fighting like mad to get that final takedown. McArdle picks up a stalling point, but it’s not enough as Leon wins 5-4 and will face Somma in the finals who won by pin.
171: Mike Hafke (Voorhees) m.d. Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), 8-0.
Finals
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook) p. Nick Orak (Old Bridge), 1:16.
Campolattano scores a quick takedown, two different set of backs, and pins Orak in 1:16.
171: Mike Hafke (Voorhees) m.d. Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), 10-0.
Hafke has a deep single and scores a takedown with 30 seconds left, 2-0. Hafke rides out Vercammen for the rest of the period. Second period. Vercammen defers, Hafke chooses defense. Hafke hits a reversal off a cradle counter, 4-0. Vercammen attempts a series of granby rolls but is unable to reverse Hafke before the end of the period. Vercammen chooses defense to start the third. Hafke picks up a couple of backs from a spladle style tilt, 8-0. Hafke scores a couple of more backs before the buzzer with a jacobson, 10-0.
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central) d. Jared Leon (Hillsborough), 3-1.
Somma scores from a front headlock and spinning behind, 2-0. Second period. Somma chooses defense. Somma escapes, 3-0. Third period. Leon chooses defense and escapes quickly, 3-1. There is a lot of dancing and the match ends, 3-1.
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HS WRESTLING: Hunterdon Central wins five, but rest of Mercer flounders
HS WRESTLING: Hunterdon Central wins five, but rest of Mercer flounders
FLEMINGTON — Although Hunterdon County wrestlers managed to win five individual titles at the Region V Tournament last night, it was not a good day for the Mercer County half rest of District 17.
In fact, it was one of the worst showings ever as only Ewing’s Josh Gazio (125) was able to advance to Atlantic City.
Champions from Hunterdon County were Hunterdon Central's Alex Shaffer (119), Brian Bistis (130), and Jerry Somma (160), Voorhees’ Mike Hakfe (171) and North Hunterdon heavyweight Jack Delia.
Shaffer was named the Outstanding Wrestler after pinning in the first first minute of his final.
After beating Princeton’s Damian Freeman, 5-2, in the quarterfinals, Garzio once again lost to Hunterdon Central’s district champion Brian Bistis, this time by a score of 12-4.
Both Garzio and Freeman then wrestled back to the consolation final, where Garzio beat Freehman for the third time this year. It was the closest bout to date, but the Garzio prevailed, 5-4, to run his record 35-3. Garzio is only a junior and on course to smash Ewing’s school record for wins next year.
In addition to Freeman, coming up one win short were Hopewell Valley’s Travis Gerstacker (160) and Notre Dame’s Mike Silakowski (215).
Silakoski came about as close as you can, but with the score tied at 6-all late in the third period, he was taken down with a single leg by Hunterdon Central’s Shane Fenton and pinned with :09 to go.
After losing to Hunterdon Central’s Jerry Somma for the third time this year in the semifinals, Gerstacker bounced back with two straight wins before seeing his season end in an 8-2 loss to John McArdle of Franklin.
Finals
103: Gary Siraday Sayreville d. Nick Whaba Somerville, 4-2.
112: Mackay Price d. Erik Biagaio Montgomery, 6-2
119: Ales Shaffer Hunterdon Central p. Heribito Quintanan Perth Amboy, :38
125: RAy De La Nuez Edison d. Spencer Parcel Hunterodn Central, 15-13.
130: Brian Bistis hunterdon Central d. Andrea Bell Highland Park, 15-2.
135: Sam Embugira Monroe p. Derek DeLa Cruz Bisho Ahr, 1:18.
140: Conor Hayes Old Bridge d. David Powell Piscataway, 11-1.
145: Michah Blair Somerville d. Taylor Black Bishop Ahr 13-4.
152: Colin Hewitt Franklin d. David Saley Monroe, 8-0.
160: Jerry Somma Hunterdon Central d. Jared Leonl Hillsborough, 3-1.
171_ Mike Hafke Voorhees d. Brendan Vercammen South Bruniswck, 8-0.
189: Andrew Campollatano Bound Brook p. Nik Orak Old Bridge, 1:16.
215: Mark Tyson Monroe d. Joel Perez Perth Amboy, 5-4.
Hvy: Jack DeLia North Hunterdon d. Brad Bormann Hunterdon Central 3-2 four OTS.
Consolation Finals
103: Cody Barbiche, Del.Valley 4, Luis Nunez, Perth Amboy 2.
112: Mike Pongracz, Del. Valley pinned Mike Palomba, South River, 1:40.
119: Anthony Peterson, Edison 16, Anthony Geiger, Sayreville 6.
125: Bobby Stevely, Del. Valley 8, Paul Kirchner, Somerville 5.
130: Josh Garzio, 5, Dmian Freeman, Princeton 4.
135: T.J. Guidice, Hillsborough pinned Vinny Peoni, Voorhees 5:29.
140: Devon Coates, Edison pinned Noel Santiago, Sayreville, 5:25.
145: Beau Vrancken, North Hunterdon pinned Chris Carey, Hunterdon Central 4:09.
152: Chris Cancelliere, North Hunterdon d. 10, Carlos Rosario, Perth Amboy 10-8 OT
160: John McArdle, Franklin d Travis Gerstacker, Hopewell, 8-2.
171: Brian Stapleton, Franklin d. Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge 6-2; .
189: Tyler Rios, Highland Park d Chike Okolo, Franklin 10-4.
215: Shane Fenton, Hunterdon Central pinned Mike Silakoski, Notre Dame 5:51.
Hvy: Ryan Moskwa, Perth Amboy 5, Kenny Taffur, Bound Brook 2.
Semifinal Wrestlebacks
103-Cody Barbiche, Delaware Valley, p. Valerio LaMorte, Bridgewater-Raritan, :50; 103-Luis Nunez, Perth Amboy, d. Robert Murray, Bound Brook, 7-2.
112-Mike Pongracz, Delaware Valley, tf. Patrick Boyle, North Hunterdon, 15-0, 5:20; -Michael Palomba, South River, d. Bohling, Sayrviillee, 8-1.
119-Anthony Geiger, Sayreville, p. Joey DiCarlo, Hillsborough, :52; Anthony Peterson, Edison, d. Frank Lazauskas, Somerville, 6-4.
125-Bobby Stevely, Delaware Valley, d. Mike Pysniak, Bishop Ahr, 5-2; Paul Kirchner, Somerville, d. Tyler Bobal, Montgomery, 5-3.
130-Damian Freeman, Princeton, d. David Bergida, Montgomery, 16-6; Josh Garzio, Ewing, d. John Gozzolino, Carteret, 9-2.
135-Vinny Peoni, Voorhees, d. David Volyn, Hunterdon Central, 6-4; 135-T.J. Guidice, Hillsborough, p. Michael O’Kane, East Brunswick, 3:25.
140-Devon Coates, Edison, p. Matt Knowles, Delaware Valley, 1:53; Noel Santiago, Sayreville, d. Arlen Mase, Bernards, 7-5.
145-Chris Carey, Hunterdon Central, d. Jesse DiBlasio, Hillsborough, 8-4; Beau Vrancken, North Hunterdon, d. Kyle Mesce, Delaware Val., 4-2 OT.
152-Chris Cancelliere, North Hunterdon, d. Garrett Cuddey, Spotswood, 5-2; Carlos Rosario, Perth Amboy, p. Dante LaVeechia, Iselin Kennedy, :12.
160-John McArdle, Franklin, d. Hunter Pipala, Monroe, 19-5; Travis Gerstacker, Hopewell Valley, d. Gino Schifano, Sayreville, 7-4.
171-Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge, p. Cody Lewis, Hunterdon Central, 3:55; Brian Stapleton, Franklin, d. Brandon Stout, Piscataway, 3-1.
189-Tyler Rios, Highland Park, d. Bobby Burd, Voorhees, 9-4; Chike Okolo, Franklin, d. Cameron Radinovic, Ridge, 6-0.
215-Michael Silakoski, Notre Dame, d. Josh Silencieux, Franklin, 8-7;-Shane Fenton, Hunterdon Central, d. Maxmillian Issaka, Woodbridge, 11-10.
Hvy-Ryan Moskwa, Perth Amboy, d. Pete Machala, Bridgewater-Raritan, 1-0; Kenny Taffur, Bound Brook, d. Nadrell McMillan, 2-1 3OT.
Semifinals
103: Nick Wabha (Somerville), d. Luis Nunez (Perth Amboy), 5-3 3OT; Gary Siriday (Sayreville), d. Cody Barbiche (Delaware Valley), 10-3.
112: Mackey Price (Hillsborough), p. Mike Palomba (New Brunswick), :19; Erik Biago (Montgomery), d. Mike Poncracz (Delaware Valley), 6-4
119: Heriberto Quintana (Perth Amboy), d. Anthony Peterson (Edison), 9-7; Alex Shaffer (Hunterdon Central),tf . Joey DiCarlo (Hillsborough).
125: Spencer Parcel (Hunterdon Central), d. Paul Kirchner (Somerville), 5-4; Ray DeLaNuez (Edison), d. Bobby Stevely (Delaware Valley), 12-4.
130: Brian Bistis (Hunterdon Central), d. Josh Garzio (Ewing), 12-4; D’Andre Bell (Highland Park), d. David Bergida (Montgomery), 9-5.
135: Sam Emburgia (Monroe), d. T.J. Guidice (Hillsborough), 9-4; Derek Delacruz (Bishop Ahr), d. Vinny Peoni (Voorhees), 8-2.
140: Conor Hayes (Old Bridge), d. Devon Coates (Edison), 5-1; David Powell (Piscataway), d. Noel Santiago (Sayreville), 4-2 3OT.
145: Micah Blair (Somerville), p. Beau Vrancken (North Hunterdon), 5:09; 145: Taylor Black (Bishop Ahr), d. Jesse DiBlasio (Hillsborough), 6-4.
152: Colin Hewitt (Franklin), d. Kyle Doerr (Bound Brook), 12-0; David Saley (Monroe), d. Chris Cancelliere (North Hunterdon), 10-8.
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central), p. Travis Gerstacker (Hopewell Valley), 5:01; Jared Leon (Hillsborough), d. John McArdle (Franklin), 5-4.
171: Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), p. Brian Stapleton (Franklin), 4:35; : Mike Hafke (Voorhees), d. Steven Zafrani (Old Bridge), 6-0.
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook), p. Cameron Radinovic (Ridge), 2:27; : Nick Orak (Old Bridge), p. Bobby Burd (Voorhees), :38.
215: Mark Tyson (Monroe), p. Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge), 3:34; Joel Perez (Perth Amboy), tfall Mike Silakowski (Notre Dame), 17-1 (TF 5:20).
HWT: Jack Delia (North Hunterdon), p. Nadrell MacMillan (New Brunswick), 1:54; : Brad Bormann (Hunt.n Cent), d. Moskwa (Perth Amboy), 3-0.
Quarterfinal Wrestlebacks
103: Valerio LaMorte (Bridgewater-Raritan), d. Ian Snyder (Princeton), 5-2; Robert Murray (Bound Brook), d. Colin Farley (Iselin Kennedy), 3-2,
112: Patrick Boyle (North Hunterdon), d. Mike Buttita (Iselin Kennedy), 5-0; Michael Bohling (Sayreville), p. Justin Lopez (South Brunswick), 1:07.
119: Anthony Geiger (Sayreville), p. Joe Colon (Franklin), 1:49; Frank Lazauskas (Somerville), d. Mike Busch (Voorhees), 14-4.
125: Mike Pysniak (Bishop Ahr), p. Brandon Mora (Piscataway), 1:29; Tyler Bobal (Montgomery), d. Kyle Johnson (Monroe), 8-3.
130: Damian Freeman (Princeton), d. James Pagano (South Brunswick), 3-1; John Gozzolino (Carteret), d. Cory Goshkagarina (Franklin), 8-4.
135: David Volyn (Hunterdon Central), d. Jon Zehnbauer (Voorhees), 7-2; Mike O’Kane (East Brunswick), d. Sebastian Ocampo (Edison), 9-5.
140: Arlen Mase (Bernards), d. Ryan Larkin (Hunterdon Central), 4-2; Matt Knowles (Delaware Valley), d. Alex Holderbaum (Somerville), 5-3.
145: Chris Carey (Hunterdon Central), d. Mark Torres (Perth Amboy), 9-3; Kyle Mesce (Delaware Valley), p. Jaime Bond (Old Bridge), 2:15.
152: Garrett Cuddey (Spotswood), p. Todd Johnson (Hunterdon Central), 1:52; Carlos Rosario (Carteret), d. LaVeechia (JFK), 7-2.
160: Hunter Pipalla (Monroe), p. Chris Miehe (J.P. Stevens), 3:26; Gino Schifano (Sayreville), p. Brian Duran (Edison), 3:56.
171: Cody Lewis (Hunterdon Central), d. Jon Friedman (Bridgewater-Raritan), 6-1; Brandon Stout (Piscataway), d. C.J. Hart (Bishop Ahr), 3-1.
189: Tyler Rios (Highland Park), d. Jake Maffucci (Hunterdon Central), 3-2; Chike Okolo (Franklin), d. Chris Silakowski (Notre Dame), 6-4.
215: Josh Silencieux (Franklin), wbf;t; Shane Fenton (Hunt.n Cent.), d. Raub (Sayreville), 3-2.
HWT: Pete Machala (Bridgewater-Raritan), d. Chris Rossi (Hillsborough), 3-0; Kenny Taffur (Bound Brook), d. Tyler Carlock (Sayreville), 9-3.
Quarterfinals
103: Luis Nunez (Perth Amboy), d. Ian Snyder (Princeton), 3-1; Nick Wabha (Somerville), d. Valerio LaMorte (Bridgewater-Raritan), 5-1; Cody Barbiche (Delaware Valley), d. Robert Murray (Bound Brook), 10-4; Gary Siriday (Sayreville), p. Colin Farley (Iselin Kennedy), 1:44.
112: Mackey Price (Hillsborough), d. Patrick Boyle (North Hunterdon), 14-3; Mike Palomba (New Brunswick), p. Mike Buttita (Iselin Kennedy), 4:38; Erik Biago (Montgomery), d. Justin Lopez (South Brunswick), 5-1; Mike Pongracz (Delaware Valley), d. Bohling (Sayreville), 15-0 (TF 5:58).
119: Heriberto Quintana (Perth Amboy), p. Joe Colon (Franklin), 4:49; Anthony Peterson (Edison), d. Anthony Geiger (Sayreville), 9-1; Joey DiCarlo (Hillsborough), d. Mike Busch (Voorhees), 6-5; : Alex Shaffer (Hunterdon Central), d. Frank Lazauskas (Somerville), 15-0 (TF 5:11).
125: Spencer Parcel (Hunterdon Central), d. Mike Mora (Piscataway), 10-5; Paul Kirchner (Somerville), d. Mike Pysniak (Bishop Ahr), 7-4; : Ray DeLaNuez (Edison), d. Tyler Bobal (Montgomery), 20-8; Bobby Stevely (Delaware Valley), d. Kyle Jensen (Monroe), 15-2.
130: Brian Bistis (Hunterdon Central), d. James Pagano (South Brunswick), 16-1 (TF 5:06); Josh Garzio (Ewing), d. Damian Freeman (Princeton), 5-2; D’Andre Bell (Highland Park), d. Cory Goshkagarina (Franklin), 12-6; David Bergida (Montgomery), d. John Gozzolino (Carteret), 5-4.
135: Sam Emburgia (Monroe), p. Derek Zehnbaur (Delaware Valley), 1:43; T.J. Guidice (Hillsborough), d. David Volyn (Hunterdon Central), 3-1; Vinny Peoni (Voorhees), d. Mike O’Kane (East Brunswick), 12-5; Derek Delacruz (Bishop Ahr), d. Sebastian Ocampo (Edison), 7-2.
140: Conor Hayes (Old Bridge), p. Arlen Mase (Bernards), 2:48; Devon Coates (Edison), d. Ryan Larkin (Hunterdon Central), 17-4; Noel Santiago (Sayreville), d. Matt Knowles (Delaware Valley), 17-12; David Powell (Piscataway), d. Alex Holderbaum (Somerville), 10-0
145: Micah Blair (Somerville), d. Mark Torres (Perth Amboy), 12-1; Beau Vrancken (North Hunterdon), d. Chris Carey (Hunterdon Central), 3-2; Jesse DiBlasio (Hillsborough), p. Jaime Bond (Old Bridge), 3:42; Taylor Black (Bishop Ahr), d. Kyle Mesce (Delaware Valley), 10-5.
152: Colin Hewitt (Franklin), p. Todd Johnson (Hunterdon Central), 2:46; Kyle Doerr (Bound Brook), d. Garrett Cuddey (Spotswood), 7-5; David Saley (Monroe), d. Carlos Rosario (Perth Amboy), 12-2; Chris Cancelliere (North Hunterdon), d. LaVeechia (JFK), 16-1 (TF 4:21).
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central), p. Chris Miehe (J.P. Stevens), :46; Travis Gerstacker (Hopewell Valley), d. Hunter Pipalla (Monroe), 3-1; : Jared Leon (Hillsborough), d. Gino Schifano (Sayreville), 5-1; John McArdle (Franklin), p. Brian Duran (Edison), 1:35.
171: Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), p. Jon Friedman (Bridgewater-Raritan), 2:14; Brian Stapleton (Franklin), d. Cody Lewis (Hunterdon Central), 7-3; Steven Zafrani (Old Bridge), d. C.J. Hart (Bishop Ahr), 7-2; Mike Hafke (Voorhees), d. Brandon Stout (Piscataway), 10-4.
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook), p. Tyler Rios (Highland Park), 1:23; Cameron Radinovic (Ridge), d. Jake Maffucci (Hunterdon Central), 10-8; Bobby Burd (Voorhees), d. Chris Silakowski (Notre Dame), 4-3; Nick Orak (Old Bridge), p. Chike Okolo (Franklin), 5:44.
215: Mark Tyson (Monroe), p. Josh Silencieux (Franklin), :46; Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge), p. David Castro (Manville), 5:37; Mike Silakowski (Notre Dame), d. Christopher Raub (Sayreville), 4-3; Joel Perez (Perth Amboy), d. Shane Fenton (Hunterdon Central), 5-2.
HWT: Jack Delia (North Hunterdon), p. Chris Rossi (Hillsborough), 1:25; Nadrell MacMillan (New Brunswick), d. Pete Machala (Bridgewater-Raritan), 6-3; Ryan Moskwa (Perth Amboy), d. Tyler Carlock (Sayreville), 3-1; Brad Bormann (Hunterdon Central), d. Kenny Taffur (Bound Brook), 1-0.
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FLEMINGTON — Although Hunterdon County wrestlers managed to win five individual titles at the Region V Tournament last night, it was not a good day for the Mercer County half rest of District 17.
In fact, it was one of the worst showings ever as only Ewing’s Josh Gazio (125) was able to advance to Atlantic City.
Champions from Hunterdon County were Hunterdon Central's Alex Shaffer (119), Brian Bistis (130), and Jerry Somma (160), Voorhees’ Mike Hakfe (171) and North Hunterdon heavyweight Jack Delia.
Shaffer was named the Outstanding Wrestler after pinning in the first first minute of his final.
After beating Princeton’s Damian Freeman, 5-2, in the quarterfinals, Garzio once again lost to Hunterdon Central’s district champion Brian Bistis, this time by a score of 12-4.
Both Garzio and Freeman then wrestled back to the consolation final, where Garzio beat Freehman for the third time this year. It was the closest bout to date, but the Garzio prevailed, 5-4, to run his record 35-3. Garzio is only a junior and on course to smash Ewing’s school record for wins next year.
In addition to Freeman, coming up one win short were Hopewell Valley’s Travis Gerstacker (160) and Notre Dame’s Mike Silakowski (215).
Silakoski came about as close as you can, but with the score tied at 6-all late in the third period, he was taken down with a single leg by Hunterdon Central’s Shane Fenton and pinned with :09 to go.
After losing to Hunterdon Central’s Jerry Somma for the third time this year in the semifinals, Gerstacker bounced back with two straight wins before seeing his season end in an 8-2 loss to John McArdle of Franklin.
Finals
103: Gary Siraday Sayreville d. Nick Whaba Somerville, 4-2.
112: Mackay Price d. Erik Biagaio Montgomery, 6-2
119: Ales Shaffer Hunterdon Central p. Heribito Quintanan Perth Amboy, :38
125: RAy De La Nuez Edison d. Spencer Parcel Hunterodn Central, 15-13.
130: Brian Bistis hunterdon Central d. Andrea Bell Highland Park, 15-2.
135: Sam Embugira Monroe p. Derek DeLa Cruz Bisho Ahr, 1:18.
140: Conor Hayes Old Bridge d. David Powell Piscataway, 11-1.
145: Michah Blair Somerville d. Taylor Black Bishop Ahr 13-4.
152: Colin Hewitt Franklin d. David Saley Monroe, 8-0.
160: Jerry Somma Hunterdon Central d. Jared Leonl Hillsborough, 3-1.
171_ Mike Hafke Voorhees d. Brendan Vercammen South Bruniswck, 8-0.
189: Andrew Campollatano Bound Brook p. Nik Orak Old Bridge, 1:16.
215: Mark Tyson Monroe d. Joel Perez Perth Amboy, 5-4.
Hvy: Jack DeLia North Hunterdon d. Brad Bormann Hunterdon Central 3-2 four OTS.
Consolation Finals
103: Cody Barbiche, Del.Valley 4, Luis Nunez, Perth Amboy 2.
112: Mike Pongracz, Del. Valley pinned Mike Palomba, South River, 1:40.
119: Anthony Peterson, Edison 16, Anthony Geiger, Sayreville 6.
125: Bobby Stevely, Del. Valley 8, Paul Kirchner, Somerville 5.
130: Josh Garzio, 5, Dmian Freeman, Princeton 4.
135: T.J. Guidice, Hillsborough pinned Vinny Peoni, Voorhees 5:29.
140: Devon Coates, Edison pinned Noel Santiago, Sayreville, 5:25.
145: Beau Vrancken, North Hunterdon pinned Chris Carey, Hunterdon Central 4:09.
152: Chris Cancelliere, North Hunterdon d. 10, Carlos Rosario, Perth Amboy 10-8 OT
160: John McArdle, Franklin d Travis Gerstacker, Hopewell, 8-2.
171: Brian Stapleton, Franklin d. Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge 6-2; .
189: Tyler Rios, Highland Park d Chike Okolo, Franklin 10-4.
215: Shane Fenton, Hunterdon Central pinned Mike Silakoski, Notre Dame 5:51.
Hvy: Ryan Moskwa, Perth Amboy 5, Kenny Taffur, Bound Brook 2.
Semifinal Wrestlebacks
103-Cody Barbiche, Delaware Valley, p. Valerio LaMorte, Bridgewater-Raritan, :50; 103-Luis Nunez, Perth Amboy, d. Robert Murray, Bound Brook, 7-2.
112-Mike Pongracz, Delaware Valley, tf. Patrick Boyle, North Hunterdon, 15-0, 5:20; -Michael Palomba, South River, d. Bohling, Sayrviillee, 8-1.
119-Anthony Geiger, Sayreville, p. Joey DiCarlo, Hillsborough, :52; Anthony Peterson, Edison, d. Frank Lazauskas, Somerville, 6-4.
125-Bobby Stevely, Delaware Valley, d. Mike Pysniak, Bishop Ahr, 5-2; Paul Kirchner, Somerville, d. Tyler Bobal, Montgomery, 5-3.
130-Damian Freeman, Princeton, d. David Bergida, Montgomery, 16-6; Josh Garzio, Ewing, d. John Gozzolino, Carteret, 9-2.
135-Vinny Peoni, Voorhees, d. David Volyn, Hunterdon Central, 6-4; 135-T.J. Guidice, Hillsborough, p. Michael O’Kane, East Brunswick, 3:25.
140-Devon Coates, Edison, p. Matt Knowles, Delaware Valley, 1:53; Noel Santiago, Sayreville, d. Arlen Mase, Bernards, 7-5.
145-Chris Carey, Hunterdon Central, d. Jesse DiBlasio, Hillsborough, 8-4; Beau Vrancken, North Hunterdon, d. Kyle Mesce, Delaware Val., 4-2 OT.
152-Chris Cancelliere, North Hunterdon, d. Garrett Cuddey, Spotswood, 5-2; Carlos Rosario, Perth Amboy, p. Dante LaVeechia, Iselin Kennedy, :12.
160-John McArdle, Franklin, d. Hunter Pipala, Monroe, 19-5; Travis Gerstacker, Hopewell Valley, d. Gino Schifano, Sayreville, 7-4.
171-Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge, p. Cody Lewis, Hunterdon Central, 3:55; Brian Stapleton, Franklin, d. Brandon Stout, Piscataway, 3-1.
189-Tyler Rios, Highland Park, d. Bobby Burd, Voorhees, 9-4; Chike Okolo, Franklin, d. Cameron Radinovic, Ridge, 6-0.
215-Michael Silakoski, Notre Dame, d. Josh Silencieux, Franklin, 8-7;-Shane Fenton, Hunterdon Central, d. Maxmillian Issaka, Woodbridge, 11-10.
Hvy-Ryan Moskwa, Perth Amboy, d. Pete Machala, Bridgewater-Raritan, 1-0; Kenny Taffur, Bound Brook, d. Nadrell McMillan, 2-1 3OT.
Semifinals
103: Nick Wabha (Somerville), d. Luis Nunez (Perth Amboy), 5-3 3OT; Gary Siriday (Sayreville), d. Cody Barbiche (Delaware Valley), 10-3.
112: Mackey Price (Hillsborough), p. Mike Palomba (New Brunswick), :19; Erik Biago (Montgomery), d. Mike Poncracz (Delaware Valley), 6-4
119: Heriberto Quintana (Perth Amboy), d. Anthony Peterson (Edison), 9-7; Alex Shaffer (Hunterdon Central),tf . Joey DiCarlo (Hillsborough).
125: Spencer Parcel (Hunterdon Central), d. Paul Kirchner (Somerville), 5-4; Ray DeLaNuez (Edison), d. Bobby Stevely (Delaware Valley), 12-4.
130: Brian Bistis (Hunterdon Central), d. Josh Garzio (Ewing), 12-4; D’Andre Bell (Highland Park), d. David Bergida (Montgomery), 9-5.
135: Sam Emburgia (Monroe), d. T.J. Guidice (Hillsborough), 9-4; Derek Delacruz (Bishop Ahr), d. Vinny Peoni (Voorhees), 8-2.
140: Conor Hayes (Old Bridge), d. Devon Coates (Edison), 5-1; David Powell (Piscataway), d. Noel Santiago (Sayreville), 4-2 3OT.
145: Micah Blair (Somerville), p. Beau Vrancken (North Hunterdon), 5:09; 145: Taylor Black (Bishop Ahr), d. Jesse DiBlasio (Hillsborough), 6-4.
152: Colin Hewitt (Franklin), d. Kyle Doerr (Bound Brook), 12-0; David Saley (Monroe), d. Chris Cancelliere (North Hunterdon), 10-8.
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central), p. Travis Gerstacker (Hopewell Valley), 5:01; Jared Leon (Hillsborough), d. John McArdle (Franklin), 5-4.
171: Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), p. Brian Stapleton (Franklin), 4:35; : Mike Hafke (Voorhees), d. Steven Zafrani (Old Bridge), 6-0.
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook), p. Cameron Radinovic (Ridge), 2:27; : Nick Orak (Old Bridge), p. Bobby Burd (Voorhees), :38.
215: Mark Tyson (Monroe), p. Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge), 3:34; Joel Perez (Perth Amboy), tfall Mike Silakowski (Notre Dame), 17-1 (TF 5:20).
HWT: Jack Delia (North Hunterdon), p. Nadrell MacMillan (New Brunswick), 1:54; : Brad Bormann (Hunt.n Cent), d. Moskwa (Perth Amboy), 3-0.
Quarterfinal Wrestlebacks
103: Valerio LaMorte (Bridgewater-Raritan), d. Ian Snyder (Princeton), 5-2; Robert Murray (Bound Brook), d. Colin Farley (Iselin Kennedy), 3-2,
112: Patrick Boyle (North Hunterdon), d. Mike Buttita (Iselin Kennedy), 5-0; Michael Bohling (Sayreville), p. Justin Lopez (South Brunswick), 1:07.
119: Anthony Geiger (Sayreville), p. Joe Colon (Franklin), 1:49; Frank Lazauskas (Somerville), d. Mike Busch (Voorhees), 14-4.
125: Mike Pysniak (Bishop Ahr), p. Brandon Mora (Piscataway), 1:29; Tyler Bobal (Montgomery), d. Kyle Johnson (Monroe), 8-3.
130: Damian Freeman (Princeton), d. James Pagano (South Brunswick), 3-1; John Gozzolino (Carteret), d. Cory Goshkagarina (Franklin), 8-4.
135: David Volyn (Hunterdon Central), d. Jon Zehnbauer (Voorhees), 7-2; Mike O’Kane (East Brunswick), d. Sebastian Ocampo (Edison), 9-5.
140: Arlen Mase (Bernards), d. Ryan Larkin (Hunterdon Central), 4-2; Matt Knowles (Delaware Valley), d. Alex Holderbaum (Somerville), 5-3.
145: Chris Carey (Hunterdon Central), d. Mark Torres (Perth Amboy), 9-3; Kyle Mesce (Delaware Valley), p. Jaime Bond (Old Bridge), 2:15.
152: Garrett Cuddey (Spotswood), p. Todd Johnson (Hunterdon Central), 1:52; Carlos Rosario (Carteret), d. LaVeechia (JFK), 7-2.
160: Hunter Pipalla (Monroe), p. Chris Miehe (J.P. Stevens), 3:26; Gino Schifano (Sayreville), p. Brian Duran (Edison), 3:56.
171: Cody Lewis (Hunterdon Central), d. Jon Friedman (Bridgewater-Raritan), 6-1; Brandon Stout (Piscataway), d. C.J. Hart (Bishop Ahr), 3-1.
189: Tyler Rios (Highland Park), d. Jake Maffucci (Hunterdon Central), 3-2; Chike Okolo (Franklin), d. Chris Silakowski (Notre Dame), 6-4.
215: Josh Silencieux (Franklin), wbf;t; Shane Fenton (Hunt.n Cent.), d. Raub (Sayreville), 3-2.
HWT: Pete Machala (Bridgewater-Raritan), d. Chris Rossi (Hillsborough), 3-0; Kenny Taffur (Bound Brook), d. Tyler Carlock (Sayreville), 9-3.
Quarterfinals
103: Luis Nunez (Perth Amboy), d. Ian Snyder (Princeton), 3-1; Nick Wabha (Somerville), d. Valerio LaMorte (Bridgewater-Raritan), 5-1; Cody Barbiche (Delaware Valley), d. Robert Murray (Bound Brook), 10-4; Gary Siriday (Sayreville), p. Colin Farley (Iselin Kennedy), 1:44.
112: Mackey Price (Hillsborough), d. Patrick Boyle (North Hunterdon), 14-3; Mike Palomba (New Brunswick), p. Mike Buttita (Iselin Kennedy), 4:38; Erik Biago (Montgomery), d. Justin Lopez (South Brunswick), 5-1; Mike Pongracz (Delaware Valley), d. Bohling (Sayreville), 15-0 (TF 5:58).
119: Heriberto Quintana (Perth Amboy), p. Joe Colon (Franklin), 4:49; Anthony Peterson (Edison), d. Anthony Geiger (Sayreville), 9-1; Joey DiCarlo (Hillsborough), d. Mike Busch (Voorhees), 6-5; : Alex Shaffer (Hunterdon Central), d. Frank Lazauskas (Somerville), 15-0 (TF 5:11).
125: Spencer Parcel (Hunterdon Central), d. Mike Mora (Piscataway), 10-5; Paul Kirchner (Somerville), d. Mike Pysniak (Bishop Ahr), 7-4; : Ray DeLaNuez (Edison), d. Tyler Bobal (Montgomery), 20-8; Bobby Stevely (Delaware Valley), d. Kyle Jensen (Monroe), 15-2.
130: Brian Bistis (Hunterdon Central), d. James Pagano (South Brunswick), 16-1 (TF 5:06); Josh Garzio (Ewing), d. Damian Freeman (Princeton), 5-2; D’Andre Bell (Highland Park), d. Cory Goshkagarina (Franklin), 12-6; David Bergida (Montgomery), d. John Gozzolino (Carteret), 5-4.
135: Sam Emburgia (Monroe), p. Derek Zehnbaur (Delaware Valley), 1:43; T.J. Guidice (Hillsborough), d. David Volyn (Hunterdon Central), 3-1; Vinny Peoni (Voorhees), d. Mike O’Kane (East Brunswick), 12-5; Derek Delacruz (Bishop Ahr), d. Sebastian Ocampo (Edison), 7-2.
140: Conor Hayes (Old Bridge), p. Arlen Mase (Bernards), 2:48; Devon Coates (Edison), d. Ryan Larkin (Hunterdon Central), 17-4; Noel Santiago (Sayreville), d. Matt Knowles (Delaware Valley), 17-12; David Powell (Piscataway), d. Alex Holderbaum (Somerville), 10-0
145: Micah Blair (Somerville), d. Mark Torres (Perth Amboy), 12-1; Beau Vrancken (North Hunterdon), d. Chris Carey (Hunterdon Central), 3-2; Jesse DiBlasio (Hillsborough), p. Jaime Bond (Old Bridge), 3:42; Taylor Black (Bishop Ahr), d. Kyle Mesce (Delaware Valley), 10-5.
152: Colin Hewitt (Franklin), p. Todd Johnson (Hunterdon Central), 2:46; Kyle Doerr (Bound Brook), d. Garrett Cuddey (Spotswood), 7-5; David Saley (Monroe), d. Carlos Rosario (Perth Amboy), 12-2; Chris Cancelliere (North Hunterdon), d. LaVeechia (JFK), 16-1 (TF 4:21).
160: Jerry Somma (Hunterdon Central), p. Chris Miehe (J.P. Stevens), :46; Travis Gerstacker (Hopewell Valley), d. Hunter Pipalla (Monroe), 3-1; : Jared Leon (Hillsborough), d. Gino Schifano (Sayreville), 5-1; John McArdle (Franklin), p. Brian Duran (Edison), 1:35.
171: Brendan Vercammen (South Brunswick), p. Jon Friedman (Bridgewater-Raritan), 2:14; Brian Stapleton (Franklin), d. Cody Lewis (Hunterdon Central), 7-3; Steven Zafrani (Old Bridge), d. C.J. Hart (Bishop Ahr), 7-2; Mike Hafke (Voorhees), d. Brandon Stout (Piscataway), 10-4.
189: Andrew Campolattano (Bound Brook), p. Tyler Rios (Highland Park), 1:23; Cameron Radinovic (Ridge), d. Jake Maffucci (Hunterdon Central), 10-8; Bobby Burd (Voorhees), d. Chris Silakowski (Notre Dame), 4-3; Nick Orak (Old Bridge), p. Chike Okolo (Franklin), 5:44.
215: Mark Tyson (Monroe), p. Josh Silencieux (Franklin), :46; Maxmillian Issaka (Woodbridge), p. David Castro (Manville), 5:37; Mike Silakowski (Notre Dame), d. Christopher Raub (Sayreville), 4-3; Joel Perez (Perth Amboy), d. Shane Fenton (Hunterdon Central), 5-2.
HWT: Jack Delia (North Hunterdon), p. Chris Rossi (Hillsborough), 1:25; Nadrell MacMillan (New Brunswick), d. Pete Machala (Bridgewater-Raritan), 6-3; Ryan Moskwa (Perth Amboy), d. Tyler Carlock (Sayreville), 3-1; Brad Bormann (Hunterdon Central), d. Kenny Taffur (Bound Brook), 1-0.
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/02/28/sports/doc4b89ed7f8dcfd398827487.txt
Live wrestling updates: Region 5 semifinals
Live wrestling updates: Region 5 semifinals
By Bob Behre/For The Star-Ledger
February 27, 2010, 12:58PM
171 POUNDS
Brendan Vercammen, South Brunswick pinned Brian Stapleton, Franklin 4:35. Vercammen was leading a low-scoring battle in the third when he ended it by stacking Stapleton for the fall.
Mike Hafke, Voorhees 6, Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge 0. Hafke, smooth as ever, cruised to the final in a bout that gave him career victory No. 100.
http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/wrestling/index.ssf/2010/02/live_wrestling_updates_region_5_semifinals.html
189 POUNDS
Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook pinned Cameron Radinovic, Ridge 2:27. Campolattano was on defense, sat out and eventually got Radinovic in a bad position and sank in a cradle so fast we all went to sleep.
Nick Orak, Old Bridge pinned Bobby Burd, Voorhees :38. Orak looks like he means business. He better. Look who is next.
160 POUNDS
Jerry Somma, Hunterdon Central pinned Travis Gerstacker. Hopewell Valley 5:01. Somma beat Gerstacker, 5-1, in the District 17 final. Somma was leading 1-0 midway through the third period and riding before turning him for the fall.
Jared Leon, Hillsborough 5, John McArdle, Franklin 4. This turned out to be a real good one. Leon took a 4-0 lead in the first on a TD and two near fall points before McArdle battled back. He closed it to 5-3 and picked up a point on a stall but with only a second remaining.
By Bob Behre/For The Star-Ledger
February 27, 2010, 12:58PM
171 POUNDS
Brendan Vercammen, South Brunswick pinned Brian Stapleton, Franklin 4:35. Vercammen was leading a low-scoring battle in the third when he ended it by stacking Stapleton for the fall.
Mike Hafke, Voorhees 6, Steven Zafrani, Old Bridge 0. Hafke, smooth as ever, cruised to the final in a bout that gave him career victory No. 100.
http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/wrestling/index.ssf/2010/02/live_wrestling_updates_region_5_semifinals.html
189 POUNDS
Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook pinned Cameron Radinovic, Ridge 2:27. Campolattano was on defense, sat out and eventually got Radinovic in a bad position and sank in a cradle so fast we all went to sleep.
Nick Orak, Old Bridge pinned Bobby Burd, Voorhees :38. Orak looks like he means business. He better. Look who is next.
160 POUNDS
Jerry Somma, Hunterdon Central pinned Travis Gerstacker. Hopewell Valley 5:01. Somma beat Gerstacker, 5-1, in the District 17 final. Somma was leading 1-0 midway through the third period and riding before turning him for the fall.
Jared Leon, Hillsborough 5, John McArdle, Franklin 4. This turned out to be a real good one. Leon took a 4-0 lead in the first on a TD and two near fall points before McArdle battled back. He closed it to 5-3 and picked up a point on a stall but with only a second remaining.
South Brunswick High School’s Brendan Vercammen is headed to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
South Brunswick High School’s Brendan Vercammen is headed to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the NJSIAA Individual Wrestling State Championships. The Viking finished second at 171 pounds at the Region V Tournament held on Feb. 27 at Hunterdon Central High School.
The top three finishers in each weight class qualified for the individual state tournament that begins Friday and runs through Sunday.
http://nbs.gmnews.com/news/2010-03-04/Sports/Sports_Shorts.html
The top three finishers in each weight class qualified for the individual state tournament that begins Friday and runs through Sunday.
http://nbs.gmnews.com/news/2010-03-04/Sports/Sports_Shorts.html
Community service part of District 20 wrestling tourney
Community service part of District 20 wrestling tourney
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
The mind-set on the mat is altogether different now that the concept of team wrestling has ended with the conclusion of the district wrestling championships this past weekend.
Beginning this past Tuesday, when the Region V Tournament kicked off with its preliminary round at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, and continuing with the semifinals and finals tomorrow night and Saturday, also at Hunterdon Central, and then at the state finals in Atlantic City on March 5-7, a wrestler wins only for himself.
However, the emphasis was not only on team, but the entire district as a host of community service projects was evident at the District 20 Tournament in South Brunswick last weekend.
Members of the host team, for instance, dyed their hair pink to further enhance breast cancer awareness. Then wrestlers and fans were encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items, which were collected and donated to the South Brunswick Food Pantry.
“Community service has always been a theme with the districts and wrestling,” said South Brunswick’s veteran coach, Joe Dougherty. “The breast cancer awareness came together fast, but once we decided where our efforts would be directed, everything was well organized.”
Cans were placed in strategic areas of the high school gym, and team managers donned pink shirts and circulated the building.
“If somebody asked, ‘What’s with the pink?,’ team managers or wrestlers were ready with an answer and a suggestion as to how individuals could donate. That effort and the donations to the food pantry turned out to be quite successful.”
So, too, were the wrestling results at District 20, especially for Monroe Township, which crowned a tournament-high five individual champions. Despite a third-place team finish (149.5 points) behind titlist Old Bridge (184 points) and second-place Sayreville (178 points), the Falcon five earned a bye from competing in Tuesday’s regional preliminaries, which pits the second- and third-place wrestlers in area districts in a “survival of the fittest.” Those and other district champions see their first action tomorrow night. The remaining order of finish for area teams is: South Brunswick, fourth place (148 points); East Brunswick, fifth place (123.5 points); Spotswood, sixth place (42.7 points); North Brunswick, seventh place (41 points), and South River, ninth place (31 points).
Monroe’s five titlists are Kyle Jensen (125 pounds), Sam Emburgia (135 pounds), David Saley (152 pounds), Hunter Pipala (160 pounds), and Marc Tyson (215 pounds). Saley became a rare four-time champion, and Emburgia won his third district title.
The other area district champions are: Mike Palumbo (112 pounds), South River; and James Pagano (130 pounds) and Brendan Vercammen (171 pounds), both South Brunswick.
As a result of their runner-up or thirdplace consolations at the districts, the following area wrestlers competed at the Region V preliminaries Tuesday night. Winners were to be re-seeded and move on to the semifinals tomorrow night. They are: at 103, Chad Capraro, South Brunswick; 112, Justin Lopez, South Brunswick; 119, Mike Fahy, Spotswood; 125, Mike Parabello, East Brunswick, and Frank Capraro, South Brunswick; 130, Ryan Levinsky, East Brunswick; 135, Michael O’Kane, East Brunswick; 140, Ryan Marosey, East Brunswick; 152, Garrett Cuddy, Spotswood; 160, Justin DeAndrea, South Brunswick; 189, Jeff Goldhagen, South Brunswick, and Julian Quintin, East Brunswick; and 215, Alex Baranov, North Brunswick.
http://ebs.gmnews.com/news/2010-02-25/Sports/Community_service_part_of_District_20_wrestling_to.html
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
The mind-set on the mat is altogether different now that the concept of team wrestling has ended with the conclusion of the district wrestling championships this past weekend.
Beginning this past Tuesday, when the Region V Tournament kicked off with its preliminary round at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, and continuing with the semifinals and finals tomorrow night and Saturday, also at Hunterdon Central, and then at the state finals in Atlantic City on March 5-7, a wrestler wins only for himself.
However, the emphasis was not only on team, but the entire district as a host of community service projects was evident at the District 20 Tournament in South Brunswick last weekend.
Members of the host team, for instance, dyed their hair pink to further enhance breast cancer awareness. Then wrestlers and fans were encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items, which were collected and donated to the South Brunswick Food Pantry.
“Community service has always been a theme with the districts and wrestling,” said South Brunswick’s veteran coach, Joe Dougherty. “The breast cancer awareness came together fast, but once we decided where our efforts would be directed, everything was well organized.”
Cans were placed in strategic areas of the high school gym, and team managers donned pink shirts and circulated the building.
“If somebody asked, ‘What’s with the pink?,’ team managers or wrestlers were ready with an answer and a suggestion as to how individuals could donate. That effort and the donations to the food pantry turned out to be quite successful.”
So, too, were the wrestling results at District 20, especially for Monroe Township, which crowned a tournament-high five individual champions. Despite a third-place team finish (149.5 points) behind titlist Old Bridge (184 points) and second-place Sayreville (178 points), the Falcon five earned a bye from competing in Tuesday’s regional preliminaries, which pits the second- and third-place wrestlers in area districts in a “survival of the fittest.” Those and other district champions see their first action tomorrow night. The remaining order of finish for area teams is: South Brunswick, fourth place (148 points); East Brunswick, fifth place (123.5 points); Spotswood, sixth place (42.7 points); North Brunswick, seventh place (41 points), and South River, ninth place (31 points).
Monroe’s five titlists are Kyle Jensen (125 pounds), Sam Emburgia (135 pounds), David Saley (152 pounds), Hunter Pipala (160 pounds), and Marc Tyson (215 pounds). Saley became a rare four-time champion, and Emburgia won his third district title.
The other area district champions are: Mike Palumbo (112 pounds), South River; and James Pagano (130 pounds) and Brendan Vercammen (171 pounds), both South Brunswick.
As a result of their runner-up or thirdplace consolations at the districts, the following area wrestlers competed at the Region V preliminaries Tuesday night. Winners were to be re-seeded and move on to the semifinals tomorrow night. They are: at 103, Chad Capraro, South Brunswick; 112, Justin Lopez, South Brunswick; 119, Mike Fahy, Spotswood; 125, Mike Parabello, East Brunswick, and Frank Capraro, South Brunswick; 130, Ryan Levinsky, East Brunswick; 135, Michael O’Kane, East Brunswick; 140, Ryan Marosey, East Brunswick; 152, Garrett Cuddy, Spotswood; 160, Justin DeAndrea, South Brunswick; 189, Jeff Goldhagen, South Brunswick, and Julian Quintin, East Brunswick; and 215, Alex Baranov, North Brunswick.
http://ebs.gmnews.com/news/2010-02-25/Sports/Community_service_part_of_District_20_wrestling_to.html
Sunday, February 28, 2010
GMC Shines at Region 5
GMC Shines at Region 5
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
By GREG TUFARO
STAFF WRITER
RARITAN TOWNSHIP — Just a few years ago, the Highland Park High School wrestling team was on life support, barely breathing with only four grapplers in the program.
The Owls, who never before qualified a single wrestler for the state tournament, advanced two to Atlantic City as senior D’Andre Bell and sophomore Tyler Rios stood out among Greater Middlesex Conference competitors in Saturday’s Region 5 Tournament at the Hunterdon Central Field House.
Eighteen GMC wrestlers advanced to the state tournament, which will be contested March 5-7 at Boardwalk Hall. The tournament will be seeded on Tuesday morning at NJSIAA headquarters in Robbinsville.
The top three finishers from each of the state’s eight regions move on to Atlantic City.
The GMC crowned five region champions and boasted 14 finalists. Three weight classes (135,140 and 215) featured all-GMC finals.
Monroe, Edison and Perth Amboy advanced a GMC-best three wrestlers apiece to the states, while Old Bridge and Bishop Ahr each advanced two.
“”You could see all the individual talent we have throughout the GMC and we showcased it here at Region 5,’’ Old Bridge coach Bryan Garnett said. “We are going to be well-represented in Atlantic City and that’s what it’s all about.’’
Conor Hayes became the winningest wrestler in Old Bridge history, earning career victory 117 with an 11-1 major decision over Piscataway’s David Powell in the 140-pound final.
He broke a 28-year-old record previously held by Kevin Jacoutot, a four-time state finalist who compiled a 114-4 mark, with wins in the region quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
“”It’s nice,’’ Hayes said of the school record, “”but I wasn’t really looking for it. It was like a milestone. I always looked at (the 100-win banner in the wrestling room) every day. I wanted to be up there.’’
The region title was the second for Hayes, who won the 103-pound title as a sophomore.
Edison’s Ray DeLaNuez (125) and Monroe’s Sam Emburgia (135) each won a second straight region title.
Sayreville’s Gary Siriday (103) and Monroe’s Marc Tyson (215) each won their first region titles.
Monroe was the only GMC school to crown two region champions. Tyson earned a hard-fought 5-4 decision over two-time state qualifier Joel Perez of Perth Amboy’s, while Emburgia pinned Bishop Ahr’s Derek Delacruz in 1:18.
“”I felt like overall we wrestled well toward the end of the year,’’ Monroe coach Bill Jacoutot said. “”To have two individual champions was a nice way to wrap (the regions) up. Now we turn our focus to Atlantic City.’’
Piscataway’s David Powell (140), Bishop Ahr’s Taylor Black (145), Monroe’s David Saley, South Brunswick’s Brendan Vercammen (171) and Old Bridge’s Nick Orak (189) were region runners-up.
In the region’s marquee final, Hunterdon Central’s Alex Shaffer posted a 2:38 pin at 119 pounds of Perth Amboy’s Heriberto Quintana, a third-place finisher in Atlantic City last year. The bout was a rematch of last year’s 112-pound region final, which Shaffer won 8-6 before failing to medal in the state tournament.
Shaffer was named the region’s Outstanding Wrestler, while his mentor, Steve Gibble, was named Region 5 Coach of the Year.
Bell advanced as the top seed to the 130-pound final, where he lost to undefeated Brian Bistis (35-0) of Hunterdon Central, who placed eighth in the state last year.
Rios opened the day with a quarterfinal loss to Bound Brook juggernaut Andrew Campolattano, a two-time state champion with a 126-1 career record. Rios won three wrestleback matches to finish third.
“”It hasn’t sunk in yet,’’ Highland Park head coach Craig Girvan said of qualifying two Owls for the state tournament.
“”Highland Park is such a fine academic institution and we’ve been known a long time for football. When I got there in 2000 with (former assistant Scott) Gerba, our first year wrestling we finished 0-18 and we only had four kids in the program.
“”We’ve been fighting since then and we put in a lot of time. It’s just phenomenal.’’
Black, the Cinderella of Region 5, advanced as the No. 7 seed to the 140-pound final, where he lost to unbeaten Micah Blair (35-0) of Somerville, a three-time district champion.
“”Taylor has worked hard all year so I’m not surprised,’’ Bishop Ahr coach Nick Tonzola said of Black reaching the final.
“Every one of his losses is to a quality opponent. He’s wrestled a tough schedule and tough competition all year, battling with (teammates) Derek (Delacruz) and Mike (Pysniak) on a daily basis.’’
Vercammen fell short in his bid for a second straight region crown, dropping a 10-0 major decision to Mike Havke of Voorhees.
“”With his experience from last year Brendan found out he can compete at this level and belong,’’ South Brunswick coach Joe Dougherty said. “”Mentally he’s stronger and physically he’s grown into the 171-pound class.’’
“”I think the state tournament last year (where Vercammen failed to medal) left a sour taste in his mouth because he felt he could have placed higher and he didn’t.
“”So he spent a lot of time in the offseason working for this moment. This is the second season. He’s ready for it. He wrestled real smart and we’re going back to Atlantic City with the hope of bringing home some hardware.’’
The GMC went 4-4 in third-place bouts with victories from Edison’s Anthony Peterson (119), Edison’s Devon Coates (140), Perth Amboy’s Ryan Moskwa (285) and Rios (189).
Peterson defeated Sayreville’s Anthony Geiger and Coates beat Sayreville’s Noel Santiago to advance.
http://blogs.mycentraljersey.com/onthemat/2010/02/27/gmc-shines-at-region-5/
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
By GREG TUFARO
STAFF WRITER
RARITAN TOWNSHIP — Just a few years ago, the Highland Park High School wrestling team was on life support, barely breathing with only four grapplers in the program.
The Owls, who never before qualified a single wrestler for the state tournament, advanced two to Atlantic City as senior D’Andre Bell and sophomore Tyler Rios stood out among Greater Middlesex Conference competitors in Saturday’s Region 5 Tournament at the Hunterdon Central Field House.
Eighteen GMC wrestlers advanced to the state tournament, which will be contested March 5-7 at Boardwalk Hall. The tournament will be seeded on Tuesday morning at NJSIAA headquarters in Robbinsville.
The top three finishers from each of the state’s eight regions move on to Atlantic City.
The GMC crowned five region champions and boasted 14 finalists. Three weight classes (135,140 and 215) featured all-GMC finals.
Monroe, Edison and Perth Amboy advanced a GMC-best three wrestlers apiece to the states, while Old Bridge and Bishop Ahr each advanced two.
“”You could see all the individual talent we have throughout the GMC and we showcased it here at Region 5,’’ Old Bridge coach Bryan Garnett said. “We are going to be well-represented in Atlantic City and that’s what it’s all about.’’
Conor Hayes became the winningest wrestler in Old Bridge history, earning career victory 117 with an 11-1 major decision over Piscataway’s David Powell in the 140-pound final.
He broke a 28-year-old record previously held by Kevin Jacoutot, a four-time state finalist who compiled a 114-4 mark, with wins in the region quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
“”It’s nice,’’ Hayes said of the school record, “”but I wasn’t really looking for it. It was like a milestone. I always looked at (the 100-win banner in the wrestling room) every day. I wanted to be up there.’’
The region title was the second for Hayes, who won the 103-pound title as a sophomore.
Edison’s Ray DeLaNuez (125) and Monroe’s Sam Emburgia (135) each won a second straight region title.
Sayreville’s Gary Siriday (103) and Monroe’s Marc Tyson (215) each won their first region titles.
Monroe was the only GMC school to crown two region champions. Tyson earned a hard-fought 5-4 decision over two-time state qualifier Joel Perez of Perth Amboy’s, while Emburgia pinned Bishop Ahr’s Derek Delacruz in 1:18.
“”I felt like overall we wrestled well toward the end of the year,’’ Monroe coach Bill Jacoutot said. “”To have two individual champions was a nice way to wrap (the regions) up. Now we turn our focus to Atlantic City.’’
Piscataway’s David Powell (140), Bishop Ahr’s Taylor Black (145), Monroe’s David Saley, South Brunswick’s Brendan Vercammen (171) and Old Bridge’s Nick Orak (189) were region runners-up.
In the region’s marquee final, Hunterdon Central’s Alex Shaffer posted a 2:38 pin at 119 pounds of Perth Amboy’s Heriberto Quintana, a third-place finisher in Atlantic City last year. The bout was a rematch of last year’s 112-pound region final, which Shaffer won 8-6 before failing to medal in the state tournament.
Shaffer was named the region’s Outstanding Wrestler, while his mentor, Steve Gibble, was named Region 5 Coach of the Year.
Bell advanced as the top seed to the 130-pound final, where he lost to undefeated Brian Bistis (35-0) of Hunterdon Central, who placed eighth in the state last year.
Rios opened the day with a quarterfinal loss to Bound Brook juggernaut Andrew Campolattano, a two-time state champion with a 126-1 career record. Rios won three wrestleback matches to finish third.
“”It hasn’t sunk in yet,’’ Highland Park head coach Craig Girvan said of qualifying two Owls for the state tournament.
“”Highland Park is such a fine academic institution and we’ve been known a long time for football. When I got there in 2000 with (former assistant Scott) Gerba, our first year wrestling we finished 0-18 and we only had four kids in the program.
“”We’ve been fighting since then and we put in a lot of time. It’s just phenomenal.’’
Black, the Cinderella of Region 5, advanced as the No. 7 seed to the 140-pound final, where he lost to unbeaten Micah Blair (35-0) of Somerville, a three-time district champion.
“”Taylor has worked hard all year so I’m not surprised,’’ Bishop Ahr coach Nick Tonzola said of Black reaching the final.
“Every one of his losses is to a quality opponent. He’s wrestled a tough schedule and tough competition all year, battling with (teammates) Derek (Delacruz) and Mike (Pysniak) on a daily basis.’’
Vercammen fell short in his bid for a second straight region crown, dropping a 10-0 major decision to Mike Havke of Voorhees.
“”With his experience from last year Brendan found out he can compete at this level and belong,’’ South Brunswick coach Joe Dougherty said. “”Mentally he’s stronger and physically he’s grown into the 171-pound class.’’
“”I think the state tournament last year (where Vercammen failed to medal) left a sour taste in his mouth because he felt he could have placed higher and he didn’t.
“”So he spent a lot of time in the offseason working for this moment. This is the second season. He’s ready for it. He wrestled real smart and we’re going back to Atlantic City with the hope of bringing home some hardware.’’
The GMC went 4-4 in third-place bouts with victories from Edison’s Anthony Peterson (119), Edison’s Devon Coates (140), Perth Amboy’s Ryan Moskwa (285) and Rios (189).
Peterson defeated Sayreville’s Anthony Geiger and Coates beat Sayreville’s Noel Santiago to advance.
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